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Lock Rekeying in East Los Angeles, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides mobile lock rekeying in East Los Angeles, available 24/7. We come to your home or business, change the internal pins so old keys no longer work, and keep your existing hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule rekeying after a move, sale or tenant change.

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  • Available 24/7
  • Price quoted before we start
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Rekeying is the simple fix for a common worry: you do not know who still holds a key to your door. Maybe you just bought a bungalow in Belvedere, a tenant moved out of a rental in City Terrace, or a former employee still has a key to the shop. Rekeying changes the inside of the lock so the old key no longer turns it, and a new key takes its place. The lock stays on the door, so you avoid the cost and hassle of replacing good hardware.

Much of East Los Angeles was built in the 1920s through the 1940s, and many of its small-lot bungalows and stucco houses still have original or long-worn hardware. Locks that have been passed through several owners and tenants over decades are good candidates for rekeying. Many homes here also have a steel security screen door or security bars with their own keyed locks, plus gate locks on the perimeter fence. Those are easy to forget, and each one is another key floating around.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead tech David Shar. We are fully mobile. There is no storefront to visit, so we bring the tools and key-cutting capability to your door, at any hour. If a lock is too worn or damaged to rekey reliably, we will tell you plainly and show you the options.

How it works in East Los Angeles

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    Call and describe what you have

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us how many locks are involved: front door, back door, screen door, gates, a converted garage or back-house. Mention the brands if you know them and why you want to rekey, such as a recent purchase or move-out.

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    We come to you

    We are 24/7 and fully mobile, so we travel to your home or shop in East Los Angeles with the pins, tools and key-cutting equipment needed. Nothing needs to be dropped off anywhere.

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    Inspect each lock

    Before we take anything apart, we check that every lock turns smoothly and is in good condition. Older bungalow hardware and weathered security screen locks sometimes show wear that makes rekeying a poor investment, and we will say so honestly.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinder, replace the internal pins to match a new key, and reassemble it. The old key no longer operates the lock. If you want several doors on one key, such as a main house and a back-house unit, we set them up keyed alike.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every lock with the new keys, confirm the old keys are dead, and make sure doors latch and deadbolts throw properly. You get your new keys, and we can cut extras on the spot.

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What affects the price

  • The number of locks and cylinders being rekeyed, including screen doors, security bars and gate locks, not only the main entry
  • Whether you want everything keyed alike on a single key, as with a house plus a converted back-house
  • The brand, age and condition of the existing hardware, since worn or odd locks take more time or may need replacing
  • How many extra keys you need cut
  • The time of day and the location, since after-hours and late-night service is part of our 24/7 availability
  • Whether any lock is stuck, seized or damaged, which can add repair work before it can be rekeyed

Why East Los Angeles chooses us

  • Fully mobile service: we work at your door, so there is no shop trip and no leaving your property unsecured
  • In business since 1987, with owner and lead tech David Shar directing the work
  • We service the locks people overlook, such as security screen doors, security bars, fence gates and padlocks
  • Keyed-alike setups for landlords with a main house and a back-house or converted garage
  • We recommend replacement only when a lock is truly worn out, not as a default upsell
  • Available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays, when a break-in or lost key makes waiting uncomfortable

Lock Rekeying across East Los Angeles

East Los Angeles is a dense, historic, working-class community, and its housing shows it. In Belvedere and City Terrace, many homes are 1920s to 1940s bungalows on small lots, often with a steel security screen door at the front and a gate across the side yard. We regularly see homes where the screen door lock, the main entry deadbolt and a gate lock each use a different key. Rekeying lets you consolidate them and cut off every key that has gone out over the years. Around Maravilla and Eastmont, landlords with converted garages or back-houses often want the whole property keyed alike for easier management between tenants.

A typical call might come from a homeowner in ZIP 90022 who bought a house and wants every old key dead before moving in. Another might be a landlord near City Terrace Park, in 90063, clearing out a 1930s house and its back-house after a tenant leaves. Along the Whittier Boulevard commercial corridor, Cesar Chavez Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard, small businesses with aluminum storefronts and roll-down security gates often rekey after staff changes. If a gate padlock will not release, we can also cut and replace it so the shop can open.

We cover the neighborhoods around the East LA Civic Center and into ZIP 90023, reaching you from the surrounding freeways, including the East Los Angeles Interchange where I-5, I-10, US-101 and SR-60 meet. We have no storefront, because we come to you. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and we will plan the visit around your locks.

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Lock Rekeying in East Los Angeles — FAQs

What does rekeying a lock actually do?
Rekeying changes the internal pins of the lock so a new key works and the old key no longer does. The lock hardware stays on your door. It is the usual choice after buying a home, a tenant moving out, or losing a key. Call (323) 997-8867 to set it up.
Is rekeying better than replacing the locks?
Often yes, if your locks are in good working condition. Rekeying gives you the same security benefit of dead old keys without buying new hardware. If a lock is badly worn, damaged or you want an upgrade, replacement may make more sense, and we will tell you honestly.
Can you rekey my security screen door lock too?
Yes. Many East Los Angeles homes have a keyed security screen door or security bars in addition to the main entry. We can rekey those, and even match them to the same key as your front door if the hardware allows.
Can you make all the locks on my property work with one key?
In most cases, yes. We can set up keyed-alike systems, which is useful for a landlord with a 1930s house plus a converted back-house, or for a homeowner who is tired of carrying a ring of keys. Compatibility depends on the lock brands.
Do I need to be home during the rekey?
Someone authorized should be there, or you should arrange access, so we can test each lock and hand over the new keys. Call (323) 997-8867 to discuss arrangements if you are not on site.
Do you rekey commercial locks and gates on Whittier Boulevard?
Yes. We work with storefront locks and gate padlocks. If a roll-down gate padlock will not release, we can cut and replace it. Many shops along Whittier Boulevard, Cesar Chavez Avenue and Atlantic Boulevard rekey after a staff change.
How soon can I get service?
We are available 24/7 and fully mobile, so you can call any time, including nights and weekends. We do not promise specific arrival times, but we will talk through your situation as soon as you call (323) 997-8867.
How is the price determined?
It depends on how many locks you have, whether you want them keyed alike, the brand and condition of the hardware, how many extra keys you need, and the time of day. We explain the factors when you call so there are no surprises.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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